Chapter 197: The Promise of the Weasley Brothers
Cedric and Cho returned only as evening fell.
Fred and George had gone to Hogsmeade to buy several large bottles of Butterbeer to celebrate their return to school. Each person in the group of six—or rather, the team—received a bottle, with only Kyle left out.
"You guys are holding a grudge a little too long," Kyle said, eyeing the Butterbeer in everyone else's hands, his lips pursed. "It was just a joke, and you're still mad about it?"
"Oh, if it isn't Kyle, the new Order of Merlin recipient," Fred said in an exaggeratedly surprised tone. "You should've told us sooner. I assumed someone of your noble rank wouldn't lower themselves to drink Butterbeer."
"Wait a minute, I don't think he's actually a Order of Merlin recipient," George added. "In the Trophy Room, he only has a trophy for the Special Award for Services to the School."
"And it's from last year..."
"Practically ancient history..."
"I said that's enough!" Kyle sighed, rubbing his forehead. "It's just one Order of Merlin. Believe me or not, I'll be knocking some sense into your heads with it every day."
After a brief, strange silence...
"Ha..." George let out a strange snort, then burst into laughter, clutching his stomach. "I can't take it... hahaha... Fred, did you hear that?"
"Loud and clear, George," Fred replied, wiping away tears of laughter. "Quick, let's get the last bottle of Butterbeer out. He's starting to lose it."